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Keep Calm With Sedation Dentistry

Does visiting the dentist make you nervous? Fearful? If so, you’re in the company of nearly 75 million Americans that experience some degree of fear about going to the dentist. Whether you’ve had a traumatic experience, or you’re afraid of needing extensive dental work, Sedation Dentistry provides a way for patients to keep calm during their dental visit.

With varying levels of sedation dentistry, more and more patients are reporting positive dental experiences, and are committed to better oral health. Widely used for various dental procedures, Inhaled Minimal Sedation allows patients to remain fully awake while being very relaxed. Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is combined with oxygen and inhaled through a mask placed over the nose. In other cases, Oral Sedation may prove to be a better method of sedation. Typically, this is given in a pill form, and has effects similar to Valium. A larger dose may be given, depending on the patient and the treatment. For dental procedures requiring more time, a sedative is given through an IV. With IV Moderate Sedation, dentists have the ability to continuously monitor and adjust the level of sedative throughout the procedure. Lastly, Deep Sedation or Anesthesia is also an option. Most patients have little to no memory of the procedure when this level of sedation is given.

Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?

For patients with dental phobia, it’s important to know that Sedation Dentistry is very safe. Yet, a dentist is trained in Sedation Dentistry is critical so that he/she can determine which type is best for you. A comprehensive examination and consultation is necessary. This allows the dentist to evaluate your previous dental experiences as well as your health history and current oral health. As the patient, this gives you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss your expectations for the procedure. Remember—the goal with sedation dentistry is to create a calm, positive and rewarding experience dental experience that will change your outlook about dentistry and the importance of oral health.

With gentle and compassionate care, Sugar Creek Family Dental welcomes your family to our practice. We want your visit to be positive and stress-free. That’s why we offer sedation dentistry to help you relax and keep calm during your visit. Call us today. Optimal oral health is in your future!

Posted on behalf of Sugar Creek Family Dental